Ramsay Health Care has made one of Australia’s largest single purchases of robotic surgical systems, with 12 new Stryker Mako robots set to be delivered to hospitals across the country over the next three months. The investment strengthens Ramsay’s commitment to modern, innovative health care options that support excellent patient outcomes.
Ramsay Health Care’s Chief Operating Officer, Stuart Winters, said Ramsay has a long history of investing in innovation that delivers clear value for patients, clinicians and the broader system.
“This investment means more patients, in more communities, will benefit from world-class surgical technology designed to support more personalised care, improved accuracy, and faster recovery times,” Mr Winters said.
As well as providing measurable benefits for patients, Mr Winters said the strategic investment has the potential to strengthen the sustainability of Australian health care.
“Robotic-assisted surgery allows our surgeons and clinical teams the potential to modernise the way joint replacement surgery is delivered and create enduring value for the communities we serve.
“Robotic systems like Mako support surgeons to work with greater accuracy and consistency, which can reduce complications, shorten lengths of stay and create capacity across our theatres and wards.
“As our population continues to age and demand for joint replacement continues to grow*, we’re making sure our hospitals, clinicians and systems are ready.”
The Stryker Mako system is widely recognised as one of the most advanced robotic-assisted platforms for hip and knee replacement surgery, with the devices also soon to be used in shoulder procedures.
12 new robots will be installed at Ramsay Health Care hospitals across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria.
“Ramsay’s scale allows us to invest in technology that lifts performance across the entire network,” Mr Winters said.
“The introduction of the additional Mako robots strengthens Ramsay’s national robotic surgery program, which already supports thousands of joint replacement procedures each year.”
Ramsay’s investment in robotic technology sits alongside broader work to modernise models of care, digital pathways, clinical training, and sustainability initiatives across its Australian network.
“People caring for people is at the heart of our work,” Mr Winters said.
“When we invest in innovation, we’re investing in our clinicians, our communities and the future of health care.”
*National Library of Medicine: Actual versus Forecast Burden of Primary Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery in Australia: Analysis of Data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry
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